Orthopedist, Madurai

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My experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well....more

My experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well.

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Avoid sitting cross legged.
Avoid squatting- quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core strengthening exercise- straight leg raised with toes turned outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area contrast fomentation (hot and cold).

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. I can actually understand your concern for problems, but can you please send me the reports of what tests you have done to actually establish that you have diminished growth, so that I can see the deficiency and then advise you accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Dear Lybrate user It may be due to cervical spondylitis, avoid forward bending of your neck. Avoid use of mobile and laptops. Avoid high pillows. Do regularly exercise of your neck in every direction. For more information and medicine please consult me personally. Thanks.

Hello lybrate user physiotherapy treatment will be beneficial to relief sciatica symptoms and knee joint pain. Regular treatment for one month gives you best results. Pain will reduce within 15-20 days no doubt but after pain relief physio will suggest you best exercises to recover muscle strength.

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
Rule out Diabetes.
Any way it may be tried,
--.Acetaminophen 250mg OD & SOS. X 5days.
--.Caldikind plus (from Mankind)1 tab OD x 5 days.
--. Fomentation with warm water.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
-- .Do mild exercises for neck & shoulder. (Take help of a physiotherapist or visit www.drncgupta.com).
--. Use no pillow under the head.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed).
For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again.